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Amyloid Is Not the Only Culprit: GRK2 Protein Emerges as New Target in Alzheimer’s Fight

Amyloid Is Not the Only Culprit: GRK2 Protein Emerges as New Target in Alzheimer’s Fight

For decades, Alzheimer’s disease research has focused intensely on two primary culprits: beta-amyloid, which forms toxic plaques between brain cells,...
The Surprising Reunion Reversal: Why the Frailest Boy in Class Is Now the Healthiest 93-Year-Old

The Surprising Reunion Reversal: Why the Frailest Boy in Class Is Now the Healthiest 93-Year-Old

"He was always frail back then, but now he is easily the healthiest among us." That was the collective realization at a recent reunion of 93-year-old...
Falling Asleep While Scrolling Your Phone? How Late-Night Screen Time Disrupts Your Hormones

Falling Asleep While Scrolling Your Phone? How Late-Night Screen Time Disrupts Your Hormones

Many people climb into bed and drift off while staring at their phones. What begins as a quick check of the news or...
The Art of Healthy Aging: What Youn Yuh-jung and Paul McCartney Teach Us About Staying Sharp

The Art of Healthy Aging: What Youn Yuh-jung and Paul McCartney Teach Us About Staying Sharp

Academy Award-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung, 79, is frequently celebrated as a global symbol of natural aging and...
The Resilience Code: How Immature Neurons Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s Dementia

The Resilience Code: How Immature Neurons Shield the Brain From Alzheimer’s Dementia

Toxic clumps of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease can accumulate throughout the brain without dementia ever...
Three Habits, One Timeless Figure: How Maeng Seung-ji Maintains Her 20s Physique

Three Habits, One Timeless Figure: How Maeng Seung-ji Maintains Her 20s Physique

Broadcaster and former comedian Maeng Seung-ji has sparked widespread interest after revealing the daily habits that...
Can Eye Health Be Reversed?... Clues Found to ‘Retinal Rejuvenation’

Can Eye Health Be Reversed?... Clues Found to ‘Retinal Rejuvenation’

A potential way to return aged cells in the eye to a more youthful state has been identified.
The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute

The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute

Both sleep deprivation and oversleeping have long been linked to poor health outcomes, but a precise "sweet spot" for...
“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

“Older Adults Who Can’t Smell Well: Evidence of Declining Physical Function”

Older adults often experience a decline in their ability to smell. This symptom mainly occurs as aging damages the...
How to ‘Activate’ Your Longevity Genes: Why Fish and Low Sodium Are the Perfect Pairing

How to ‘Activate’ Your Longevity Genes: Why Fish and Low Sodium Are the Perfect Pairing

Children of centenarians have been found to share a distinct dietary commonality: they consume a significant amount of...